But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. 1 Peter 3: 14-16

Depression is a multifaceted issue. Psychology has given us a handy label for these particular set of emotions. However, a label does not tell us thecauseor thetreatment. It is used to describe a particular set of emotions without any differentiation between whether it...

The Bible is full of descriptions of emotions: both God’s and man’s. God has revealed this aspect of Himself to us. He has revealed His emotion’s to us, so that we can learn from them so that we may honor and glorify Him in all aspects of...

It’s easy to lock up as a counselor. For me, the most difficult session is the very first one. Breaking the ice is hard for me. It can be frustrating to know what to say, how to build trust, how to show that you care about someone you may have just met. Here are six ways that we can lay the...

Pastor Andrew Rappaport recently held a podcast show, Table Talk Online hosted by Jordan Ravanes. The topic was “Biblical Slavery” ( Watch Here), and it was a powerful lesson in Biblical truth. It is the kind of lesson that you get when you sit under a solid teacher who really...

So you are setting up a counseling ministry at your church. You have a new client. Everyone is looking forward to this. But sometimes, that first introductory meeting can be a bit daunting. What all do you need to cover? How do you get the ball rolling?

I sit here a bit saddened after the fifth Lord's Day without corporate worship. It saddens me that many church bodies have not been able to gather as we are called to do and worship God together. Yes, many are able to use technology to in some way worship, but let's be real, better yet,...

“For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for this condemnation, ungodly persons who turn the grace of our God into licentiousness and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.” Jude 1:4

“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints.” Jude 1:3

“Let not your burden rest upon yourselves; for ye cannot bear it, and must finally perish beneath its weight. …But, confident and full of joy, cast it from you and throw it on God, and say: Heavenly Father, thou art my Lord and God, who didst create me when I was nothing;...

We begin here with an in-depth study of the Book of Jude. Historically, we know that Apostasy had crept into the church. The church has always been assailed by evil men. These wicked men prey on the weak and spiritually immature. Jude is writing to warn us about such men. It is...

There is a passage of Scripture that seems to be very neglected in the Church these days. Many will say they agree with it but in practice, they don't appear to be doing what they say. I'm sure this rejection is done with many passages, but the one I am about to write is:

“Will the New Calvinism last?” A focus on sola Scriptura, ecclesiology and commitment to the local church, pursuit of holiness, the work of the Holy Spirit in ministry and living, and a call to biblical discernment: without these things New Calvinism is just a fad.

Your church should be an extension of your own family, for they are your spiritual family. Your church family walks with you during life’s difficult trials and rejoices with you during life’s celebrations. It is a close-knit family from...

The Bible is replete with commands for us to be gentle. I know some people who have a lot of gentleness. And these are the people whom I admire the most. This is because gentleness doesn’t come very naturally to me. But the...

All views presented are those of the respective author. Inclusion in the Apologetic Report should not be taken as an endorsement. However, we do review both authors and posts to make sure the views/opinions presented are edifying to believers, instructive to those being called, and most importantly, glorifying to God. Apologetic Report reserves the right to remove posts that do not, in our view, meet this criteria. All content used is in accordance with Section 107 of the Copyright Act.

May the information here, bless you in your sanctification and bring glory to God and Him alone.